How Do You Stain a Deck?

<p>A: For first-time home buyers, a quick deck refresh can really make a home feel like your own. All it takes is the right prep and staining to make your deck look gorgeous. Follow this&nbsp;beginner&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.olympicstains.com/advice"><strong>wood staining advice</strong></a> guide on how to stain a deck so that you can quickly start to entertain in your new home.<br />
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How Do You Stain a Deck?

A First-time Home Buyer's Guide

First-time Home Buyer's Guide

Q: How Do You Stain a Deck?

A: For first-time home buyers, a quick deck refresh can really make a home feel like your own. All it takes is the right prep and staining to make your deck look gorgeous. Follow this beginner’s wood staining advice guide on how to stain a deck so that you can quickly start to entertain in your new home.

First, inspect your deck for any imperfections, such as the following:

Broken screws

Warped pieces of wood

Broken pieces of wood

Nails that are raised above the surface

After you finish inspecting the deck, you may have to remove or fix certain flaws. Repairing may be an option when dealing with broken wood. Make sure broken screws are replaced, raised nails are hammered into the wood and that wood imperfections are remedied.

First, inspect your deck for any imperfections, such as the following:

Broken screws

Warped pieces of wood

Broken pieces of wood

Nails that are raised above the surface

After you finish inspecting the deck, you may have to remove or fix certain flaws. Repairing may be an option when dealing with broken wood. Make sure broken screws are replaced, raised nails are hammered into the wood and that wood imperfections are remedied.

Your deck stain will take about 24 to 48 hours to dry. Read the instructions on the product label to ensure that you're following the directions correctly. The time that it'll take for the stain to dry will depend on the temperature and humidity in your location.

Once the stain is completely dry, you can put your furniture in place and start inviting your friends.

Your deck stain will take about 24 to 48 hours to dry. Read the instructions on the product label to ensure that you're following the directions correctly. The time that it'll take for the stain to dry will depend on the temperature and humidity in your location.

Once the stain is completely dry, you can put your furniture in place and start inviting your friends.

Variance in monitor calibrations can affect the on-screen representations of our actual stain colors. Your local Olympic® Stains retailer can match and/or order the exact color that you desire with the help of the Olympic Stain color name or number.